Answer: Chess Problem 8

White to move and mate in 2.

Answer:

Try: 1. Nb6, Kb7; 2. ?

Try: 1. Nd6/e7, Kxa7; 2. ?

Try: 1. Qe7/f7, Bc7; 2. ?

Try: 1. Qb4, Rb6; 2. ?

— Key: 1.  Qd6 (threats Rb8 and Bc6)

If 1. …Rxd6; 2. Rb8 mate

If 1. …Bxd6; 2. Bc6 mate

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